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R862 XNA

1997 Fiat Marea

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,344 mi
Last recorded114,344 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 XNA
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 114,344 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 107,191 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front number plate craked

nearside front brake disc worn

nearside front tyre has slight curb mark on outer side wall

nearside rear tyre has slight curb mark on outer side wall

offside door mirror damaged

offside front brake disc worn

offside front bumper damaged

offside front tyre has slight curb mark on outer side wall

offside front wing dented

rear number plate backing lifting slightly

Fail 15 Aug 2011 107,037 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front number plate craked

nearside front brake disc worn

nearside front tyre has slight curb mark on outer side wall

nearside rear tyre has slight curb mark on outer side wall

offside door mirror damaged

offside front brake disc worn

offside front bumper damaged

offside front tyre has slight curb mark on outer side wall

offside front wing dented

rear number plate backing lifting slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2010 98,541 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 98,475 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 93,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 93,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 88,304 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 88,302 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 82,547 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 78,759 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 78,759 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea?

Based on 95,131 MOT tests across 14,968 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
6,008
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,968
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,706
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,249
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,195
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 3,373
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R862 XNA is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 81,356 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 8,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R862 XNA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Marea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R862 XNA registered?

R862 XNA is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R862 XNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R862 XNA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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